Fault Tree Analysis

What It Is Used For

• To identify the causes of process problems.

When to Use It

• To analyze the root cause of process problems.
• In the design phase of a process, it can be used to ensure the proper controls are in place in the process for quality and safety.

Important Notes

• Be certain to get down into the details of the process in creating a fault-tree.
• The Five-Whys can be useful in working down each leg of the tree.